When the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S., the nation’s ethanol production dropped dramatically as some Nebraska plants produced hand sanitizer for businesses. Now things are returning to levels reported before the pandemic. Pam Miller, head of Renewable Fuels of Nebraska says nearly all plants are back online and at full production which is close …
May 18, 2021 archive
Energy news in brief
** Fuel outages and a six-year high in gas prices persist across North Carolina, Washington, D.C., and other parts of the Southeast even as the Colonial Pipeline resumes operations. ** The US Energy Information Administration reported Tuesday disruptions to Colonial Pipeline operations prompted an increase in the average U.S. retail price for regular grade gasoline (retail gasoline price) …
European wind farm operator sues state of Texas
A Germany utility with operations in Texas has filed suit against the state for its handling of the power markets during the February winter storm. Wind-park owner RWE contends the intervention in the power markets by the Public Utility Commission of Texas cost the firm nearly $500 million. The lawsuit was also filed against …
Supreme Court sides with energy companies in lawsuit by Baltimore
Energy companies including ConocoPhillips, Chevron and Marathon Oil were handed a victory Monday by the Supreme Court in their fight with the city of Baltimore which filed suit three years ago blaming them climate change including rising sea levels and extreme weather. The Justices, in a 7-1 ruling said the 4th Circuit Court …
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